What is Grape Schiacciata I hear you ask? I asked myself the same thing when I came across it in a bakery when I travelled through Tuscany a number of years ago. Well, schiacciata is a flatbread from Tuscany which is very similar to focaccia. In fact, in some areas of Tuscany the words schiacciata and focaccia are interchangeable.
The word schiacciata can be translated as “squashed”or “crushed” in English which I really like! It can be savory or sweet. In this recipe, I combine flour, water, yeast, olive oil and sugar to make a dough. I then add black grapes and rosemary and fennel seeds to flavor the dough.
To make Grape Schiacciata, you will need the following ingredients:
Place the olive oil and crushed rosemary leaves in a small bowl and leave to infuse for about 1 hour. Strain the oil and place the rosemary leaves to one side.
Line a 12x15 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the flour, semolina flour, yeast, salt, chopped fennel seed, 1 tbsp of the sugar together in a bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons of the infused oil and most of the water. Mix well with your hands until a dough starts to form.
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes an unfloured counter. Adjust the water if you think the dough is too dry. Aim for a a medium-soft dough consistency.
With your hands, flatten the dough into a disk onto a piece of parchment paper. Spread ¾ of the grapes onto the dough, and fold the disk repeatedly until the grapes are distributed evenly through the dough. Do this as gently as possible to avoid crushing the grapes too much.
Place the dough into the prepared baking sheet. Cover loosely with buttered cling wrap and allow to prove at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Place the remaining grapes onto the surface of the dough. Brush the remaining infused oil over the top and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar, whole fennel seeds, and a handful of the reserved rosemary leaves. Cover and continue to prove for another 35 minutes.
While the dough is proving, preheat the oven to 425 °F.
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the top is light golden brown and the grapes are starting to burst.
Allow the schiacciata to cool slightly on a wire rack.
Serve warm with a cup of strong freshly ground Italian coffee.
Looking for a sweet version of Italy’s famous focaccia bread? This Grape Schiacciata is the one! Give it a try and remember to tag #cookmerecipes in your baking posts!
I made the Grape Schiacciata last week and it was so easy and incredible. The smell filled my home just like when I was in Tuscany on my honeymoon. My husband loved it too, he said it was perfect for our cheese night.
So amazing, I barked this with my kids after our family picnic and the grapes made it magical!
I have to say, this Grape Schiacciata is just superb. I first tried it in Tuscany a few years back and fell in love. Making it at home brings back those beautiful memories with my family. It's simple with delicious ingredients.
I made this Grape Schiacciata for a small gathering and it was a hit. I love how simple the recipe is! The mix of grapes and rosemary is just perfect, reminding me of my trip to Tuscany. Will do it again.
OMG, this Grape Schiacciata is a game changer! I whipped it up for a small get-together and everyone was blown away. Super easy to make and taste sooo good! Definitely a keeper!
Exceptional. I recently made Grape Schiacciata for a small gathering. The dough was easy to prepare, and the mix of grapes and herbs was divine. Friends couldn't stop asking for seconds. This recipe brought everyone together, and I felt so proud to serve it.
Made this during a cozy evening. Perfect memories of Tuscany with every bite, gosh it's good!
Wow, this Grape Schiacciata hits different! Made it for a dinner party, and it was a hit! Yum!
This Grape Schiacciata was so simple to make! Brought a piece of Tuscany into my home. Loved it!
Superb! I first had schiacciata during our trip to Tuscany. This recipe brought back those fond memories. The flavors of the grapes and rosemary really shine through. I made it for my family, and they loved every bite.
I made the Grape Schiacciata for a little get-together, and everyone loved it. The flavors of grapes and rosemary are simply wonderful together. It reminded me of my trip to Tuscany.
I made the Grape Schiacciata for my husband and it turned out perfect. The mix of sweet grapes and fresh rosemary was just incredible. It reminded me of our trip to Tuscany, where we enjoyed this in a little bakery.
Sublime! I discovered this Grape Schiacciata while visiting a small bakery in Tuscany. The combination of sweet grapes and aromatic rosemary was simply perfect. It reminded me of that summer while sitting under the sun with friends. A true Italian delight!
Superb! I can’t believe I had never tried Grape Schiacciata before. It took me back to my travels in Tuscany - the smell of fresh bread and sweet grapes filled my kitchen! Simple and delicious, this recipe is a winner for sure!
So delicious! Thanks for sharing!
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